Surveyors​, there are lots of ways that we can benefit as a community by
simply ​knowing more about each other.​ Use this space to introduce

yourself to the group. Posting an introduction in this category is a terrific
way to express what you would like to get out of your membership with
Land Surveyors United. ​Where do you live?​ ​Have you ever really

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messed up a survey?​ ​Who would you like to meet?​ ​What is your area of

expertise?What was the most exciting project you've worked on?​ The sky is the
limit...This is what Surveyor 2 Surveyor Support is all about!

RELATED GEOSOCIAL FORUMS ON NETWORK:
WELCOME GROUP
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FOR SALE / BARTER / TRADE
If you have surveying equipment, software or field gear for sale, this is the category to
post it in. Be sure to post photos and complete descriptions with your items. ​View

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LOCATION BASED SURVEYING PRACTICES
Land Surveyors United is the world's FIRST Global Social
Network for geospatial professionals​. We have dedicated,
geolocated support groups for practically every country,
continent and state on earth, for you to utilize for building your
personal network. We are all essentially concerned with the
same issues, no matter where we are located on earth.
However, surveying practices and methods vary depending
on the geographic location where we work. If you have noticed similarities and
differences between the conditions, laws and practices between two or more areas of
the world, ​discuss it in this forum​. Build your reputation online by posting relevant
discussions in your local group below.

JOIN AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF IN YOUR LOCAL GEOSOCIAL FORUM:
Alaba
ma

Alaska

Ariz
ona

Arkan
sas

California

Color
ado

Connectic
ut

Dela
war
e

Florid
a

Georgia

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Hawai
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Idaho

Illin
ois

India
na

Iowa

Kansa
s

Kentucky

Loui
sian
a

Maine

Maryland

Massa
chuse
tts

Michigan

Min
neso
ta

Missis
sippi

Missouri

Monta
na

Nebraska

Nev
ada

New
Hamp
shire

New Jersey

New
Mexic
o

New York

Nort
h
Caro
lina

North
Dakot
a

Ohio

Oklah
oma

Oregon

Pen
nsyl
vani
a

Rhod
e
Islan
d

South Carolina

South
Dakot
a

Tennesse
e

Texa
s

Utah

Vermont

Virgin
ia

Washingt
on

Wes
t
Virgi
nia

Wisco
nsin

Wyoming

Not based in the US?​ Here are other ​groups for surveyors around the world​to join
and contribute knowledge and experiences as a land surveyor:

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And ​more​... Find your group forum based on location.
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SURVEYING DOCUMENTS
Surveying Documents​ Category is where surveyors Share
their typical surveying related documents such as surveying
checklists, surveying job forms,background checks, common
field documents etc. for use in the field. We also have a
documents library​ for help files and support documentation

for surveying equipment.

RELATED GROUP FORUMS:
FORMULAS THAT WORK
LAW FOR SURVEYORS
RAW DATA
LSI OR FSI STUDY MATERIALS
KML FOR SURVEYORS
PDH RESOURCES GROUP
SURVEYORS ONLINE TOOLBOX

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PROFESSIONAL ADVICE FOR NEW SURVEYORS
Everyone must start somewhere.​ In this forum topic,

professional land surveyors​ can offer advice to those new to
the industry and new surveyors can ask questions to the pros! If
you're just starting out, ask questions and get answers from those
experienced in surveying. Don't be afraid... you will not be put
down for asking the questions on your mind.

RELATED GROUP FORUMS:
STUDENT SURVEYORS
CITY SURVEYORS
SURVEYING HOW TO
LSI OR FSI STUDY MATERIALS
PARTY CHIEFS
SURVEYORS CONNECT
ONE MAN SHOW
PDH RESOURCES GROUP
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LSU FEATURES AND Q&A

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Discussions related to the ​Land

Surveyors United community website

and anything related to membership,
features, feature wishlist and feedback
related to this beautiful and blossoming
community... Share and discuss using
Land Surveyors United here!
Post Discussions Related to The
Following:

GEOSPATIAL INDUSTRY TYPES
All members of Land Surveyors United belong to a specific or
several specific geospatial categories. In this forum discuss the
similarities and differences between the ​various types of
surveying in the geospatial industry​.

FOR LAND SURVEYORS
MACHINE CONTROL
FOR LAND SURVEYORS
CONSTRUCTION
SURVEYING​ ​3D
SCANNER

SUPPORT​CADASTRAL
ONE MAN SHOW
PUBLIC WORKS
GROUP
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SURVEYING BEST PRACTICES

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Bring the surveying field to the LSU forum!​ On Land Surveyors United we have
been actively bridging the gap between the old ways of land surveying and the new.
Share discussions with other land surveyors around the globe related to best practices
when surveying in your area. Use your expertise to teach students and those new to the
industry methods that they will not learn in school.
Surveying How-to and Quicklinks
Mobile Phones Support
Surveyors Online Toolbox
Surveying How To
Construction Surveying
Computer Help for Surveyors
Law for Surveyors
History of Surveying
Cartography and Mapping
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LAND SURVEYING JOBS

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Land Surveying Jobs category​ is for discussing employment and job opportunities. In
this category, start discussions related to jobs in land surveying, share resources and
discuss tips and tricks of the job hunt for land surveying employment. Also keep a close
eye on our Surveying Jobs Board and two useful group forums:

LAND SURVEYING INDUSTRY TALK
The ​land surveying industry​ is at point of many crossroads.
Use this category to voice your opinions both nationally and
internationally. Share any news related to ​state based

organizations​ that you think may benefit the group. Tell us

what the surveying industry is like in your country or state.
Discuss rumors you may have heard in the field and let's
hammer out their validity.
TIP:​ Join the ​local geosocial forum​ for your location and start

a discussion in that group to connect with local area surveyors in your area of the world.

SURVEYING FIELD TIPS AND TRICKS
Surveyors, share discussions related to ​tips and tricks of the
trade​. DO you know something that may be helpful in the

surveying field? Share and discuss here! What you think is a trade
secret, may very well be known all around the world. In this
category, "what you know" will get you everywhere...

RELATED GROUP FORUMS ON NETWORK:
SURVEYING HOW TO
LSI OR FSI STUDY MATERIALS
PARTY CHIEFS
LSU FIELD SUPPORT GROUP
STUDENT SURVEYORS
SURVEYORS ONLINE TOOLBOX
ONE MAN SHOW

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3D SCANNER SUPPORT
LAW ENFORCEMENT
HP48 CALCULATORS
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SURVEYING EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE TALK

Discussions related to ​land surveying equipment​, ​surveying
software​, ​best practices in surveying​, etc. Have a question for the community? Share
and discuss your troubles here!
Related Group Forums:
Surveying Equipment Support Group Forums

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SURVEYING JOBS AND JOBLESS
Let's talk about the ​surveying jobs​ situation ​where you live.​ Share discussions related
to ​land surveying employment​ and the ​global job market​. Need a job? fish for it
here..Have a position open? Share it and discuss here! This forum topic is slightly

different than this one because if you need a job, post your credentials and market
yourself in this category.

to the Land Surveyors United community? Have a question for the community? Share
and discuss here!

RELATED GROUP FORUMS ON SITE:
LSI OR FSI STUDY MATERIALS
LAW FOR SURVEYORS
CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION
LAND SURVEY RELATED TASK LIST
Excel Spreadsheets for Surveyors
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NOT SURVEYING | OFF TOPIC

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There are just times when you want to ​leave the
surveying jobsite behind​...do that here. Sports, Babes, Hunks, birds, bees,politics,
ninjas...you name it! Talk about anything with is Note Surveying related here. Keep it
clean!
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"THE CRAZIEST THING I EVER SAW WHILE SURVEYING"

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Surveyors, ​we have all seen things while surveying that most people in society

would never run across in daily life​. Gators, snakes, bears, planes hitting buildings,
dogs catching birds...the sky is the limit. Tell us about it!

RELATED GROUP FORUMS ON NETWORK:
POISONOUS PLANTS AND DANGEROUS ANIMALS
ODD OR FUNNY SURVEYING STORIES
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INSIDE THE SURVEYING WORK TRUCK
If you have stuff on your mind that you usually discuss with
your survey crew, ​inside the work truck​ (as opposed to inside
the office), go ahead and discuss it here too. Don't worry, we
won't tell anybody.

RELATED GROUP FORUMS:
LSU FIELD SUPPORT GROUP
OUT OF PLUMB FANS
LAW FOR SURVEYORS
HP48 CALCULATORS
PARTY CHIEFS
SURVEYING HOW TO
SURVEYORS ONLINE TOOLBOX
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LAND SURVEYING WEBSITES
Help with ​Land Surveying Websites​ can be found here. For